(600 Hours) Financial Aid Eligible Program

This 600-hour certification program is designed to prepare you for employment and/or freelance work in the graphic design and web design fields.  Topics include the basics of design, typography, color theory and basic layout; then, application in the computer software programs:Adobe InDesign CS5 (page layout); Photoshop CS5 (photo correction, retouching, etc.) and Illustrator CS5 (creating and modifying vector images).  Advanced classes in electronic page layout and print production will be included.  Learn web design through courses in HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Content Management Systems, Social Media Networks, Flash animation and more, then application with Adobe Flash CS5 and Dreamweaver CS5.

 An introduction to the MacIntosh class will be included for those unfamiliar with the MacIntosh OS X operating system.  Prerequisite: General computer knowledge; keyboarding skills helpful.

 The course will cover, but is not limited to:

 Graphic Design

 InDesign CS5

• Page layout for brochures, newsletters, mailers, annual reports and more
• Color Management 
• Working with tables and tabs
• Preflight and preparation for printing

 Photoshop CS5

• Editing and retouching photos 
• Using layers, type and effects
• Photo Illustration and restoration 
• Implementing creative projects
• Using images in other programs

Illustrator CS5

• Drawing vector images 
• Re-drawing bitmap images
• Using gradients, blends and patterns 
• Using type and layers
• Implementing creative projects 
• Saving and exporting images

Web Design

Dreamweaver CS5

• User interface and tools 
• Creating websites using design and code
• Writing HTML and CSS from scratch 
• Using browsers to preview work
• Working with content management systems and social media networks

 Flash CS5

• Basics and interface 
• Animation and actionscript
• Integrating Flash files into HTML and web applications
• Learning the full potential of Flash

*Adobe Certification offers Expert Certification (nationally recognized) for any of the Adobe programs.  The fee included in the tuition is for one program.  These exams are taken offsite and on a scheduled date.  The student will be able to choose which program he/she wants to take and the exams will be scheduled accordingly.

Schedule/Tuition:

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday – 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM and
Saturday – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
September 12, 2011 – July 14, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee: $5,495
Tuition includes textbooks and one Adobe Certification exam fee.

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

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